Pope condemns anti Semitism and Jewish blame in Christian teaching
Pope John Paul II criticized wrong and unjust interpretations of the New Testament for fueling anti Semitism and the Holocaust. He spoke before theologians at a three day symposium on antisemitism insisting the church must examine conscience and honor shared heritage with Jews while noting past tolerance of anti Semitism. The pontiff highlighted Pope vows to improve Vatican Jewish relations and recalled visiting a synagogue in Rome in 1986.
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Ireland elects Mary McAleese first Northern Ireland born president
Mary McAleese won with 58.7 percent to become Ireland's eighth president, the first from British ruled Northern Ireland. She promises to reach out to Northern Ireland, seek peace, and foster cross border friendships while acknowledging long standing hurts. Her election draw had a record low turnout of 47.8 percent, with four of five candidates women and Dana Rosemary Scallon placing third. McAleese will be sworn in November 11 in Dublin after moving from Rostrevor with husband Martin and three children Emma, Sara Mai, and Justin.
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